Joe Bergeron #24 of the Texas Longhorns dives for extra yards against the TCU Horned Frogs on November 22, 2012 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.

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Fans of the Texas Longhorns look on as their team is down 14-3 at half time against the TCU Horned Frogs on November 22, 2012 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.

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David Ash #14 of the Texas Longhorns calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the TCU Horned Frogs on November 22, 2012 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.

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Texas quarterback Case McCoy (6) is sacked by TCU defensive end Devonte Fields (95) late in the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett)

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TCU safety Elisha Olabode (6) runs after intercepting a Texas pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett)

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TCU tailback Matthew Tucker (29) jumps over the Texas defense to score during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett)

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TCU's Matthew Tucker runs on third down against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett)

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TCU's Matthew Tucker (29) crosses the goal line to score against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Austin, Texas.(AP Photo/Jack Plunkett)

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Texas quarterback David Ash, right, is brought down by TCU's Sam Carter (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett)

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TCU's Marcus Mallet (54) and Chris Hackett (1) pressure Texas receiver Jaxon Shipley (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett)

AUSTIN — TCU coach Gary Patterson had a special way to celebrate his team's rare victory at Texas planned for once he returned to Fort Worth.

After snapping TCU's 15-game losing streak in Austin on Thursday night, Patterson said he could hardly wait to toast the 20-13 victory at his new house overlooking the TCU campus.

“I'm probably going to get home tomorrow sometime, go out in the street and yell,” Patterson said. “It's exciting for a bunch of kids who have worked hard and had a bunch of things happen to them. I'm going to sleep late tomorrow.”

TCU cornerback Jason Verrett was unable to celebrate Thanksgiving back home in Fairfield, Calif., like normal.

“I really enjoyed this,” Verrett said. “I wasn't able to spend time with my family, but I had my teammates as my family. We're thankful for that and what we accomplished.”

The Horned Frogs notched their first victory in Austin since Nov. 18, 1967.

“I was barely born,” Patterson said.

The TCU defense took the fight to Texas early, flummoxing a Longhorns offense that came into the league with a Big 12-low eight turnovers for the season. The Horned Frogs forced two David Ash interceptions in the first half and picked off the Longhorns three times.

“We knew we had to come in here and get turnovers,” TCU strong safety Sam Carter said. “But without our defensive line we wouldn't have had any opportunities.”

Carter credited a fierce defensive line push as the major credit for the Horned Frogs' defensive success.

“We had guys who made plays,” Patterson said. “To win a ballgame like this you've got to do that. We knew we had to come right at them.”

The Horned Frogs have featured the Big 12's youngest team, tying the national lead with 28 freshmen and redshirt freshmen who have played this season.

But Patterson said he had to remind his young team several weeks ago that they were capable of winning Big 12 games despite their youth.

“I told them to quit giving everybody so much credit and take a little bit themselves,” Patterson said. “We've played in these kind of ballgames. Some of these young guys haven't, but we as a program know how to do that.

“Maybe, now they are starting to believe me a little bit.”

Redshirt freshman quarterback Trevone Boykin was particularly sharp as he rushed for a game-best 77 yards to lead TCU's offense.

“He played a lot better than we did the other night against Kansas State,” Patterson said. “Obviously, you've got to give him credit. But you've got to give them all a little bit of credit.”